Senior Project Manager - Dallas, Texas

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of complex customer projects from initial transition through final delivery and project completion. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

The role requires close collaboration with multiple internal departments, including Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Field Services. The successful candidate will proactively manage risks, maintain clear communication with stakeholders, and drive accountability across project teams while supporting business objectives and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules that incorporate engineering activities, material procurement, production timelines, testing requirements, shipment planning, and customer deliverables.
• Act as the principal point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, providing updates on schedules, approvals, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Facilitate customer-facing meetings and leadership reviews, ensuring clear communication, detailed preparation, and effective follow-up actions.
• Proactively identify project risks related to scope definition, missing requirements, long-lead materials, capacity constraints, customer decisions, transportation, and field implementation activities.
• Recognise project changes and scope deviations, assess commercial impacts, and work alongside sales and leadership teams to manage change orders and resolution strategies.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure priorities remain aligned and project momentum is maintained.
• Deliver accurate project reporting, highlighting status updates, emerging concerns, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support the development of project management best practices while providing guidance and mentorship to junior project management professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least seven years of project management experience within manufacturing, electrical infrastructure, power systems, or a similar technical industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong track record of successfully delivering engineered-to-order or highly customised manufacturing projects.
• Understanding of switchgear, power distribution solutions, critical power infrastructure, or comparable industrial equipment.
• Excellent organisational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to commitments and project details.
• Professional approach to customer engagement, escalation management, and business decision-making.
• Experience using ERP platforms, project management applications, Microsoft Office products, and other standard business systems.

Preferred Experience

• PMP certification or an equivalent project management credential is advantageous.